Calendar of Grant Opportunities

For internal deadlines and protocol, look here.

Key:
App Due = Sponsor deadline
Amount ($) = Maximum award (all years)
# Yrs = Number of years
LOI Due = Letter of Intent deadline
CT = Clinical Trial

App DueSponsorOpportunityDescriptionAmount ($)# YrsLOI
2025/02/05NIH
NINR Areas of Emphasis for Research to Optimize Health and Advance Health Equity (R01 CT Optional) PAR-22-230
Supports research rooted in nursing's holistic, contextualized approach to understanding people and their health, address the nation's most pressing and persistent health challenges with a solutions orientation, and employ innovative and rigorous study designs to inform practice and policy.No limit5
2023/02/07PCORI

Brief Interventions for Adolescent Alcohol Use Targeted PFA -- Cycle 1 2023
Funds research that compares brief interventions to address adolescent alcohol use in schools, primary care, or other community-based settings.$5,000,0005Yes
2023/01/05Pfizer

Cardiac Transthyretin Amyloid (ATTR) Fellowship
Competitive Grant Program
Funds research that have a strong focus on clinical practice, research, and education to further the understanding of Cardiac Transthyretin Amyloid (ATTR).$125,0001
2023/11/02NIH
Time-Sensitive Opportunities for Health Research (R61/R33 CT Not Allowed) PAR-22-233
Supports research to understand health outcomes related to an unexpected and/or time-sensitive event (e.g., emergent environmental threat; pandemic; change in local, state, or national policy; natural disaster). No limit5
2025/02/16NIH
Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R21 CT Optional) PAR-22-109
Support studies that will identify, develop, and/or test strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption, adaptation, integration, scale-up, and sustainability of evidence-based interventions, practices, programs, tools, treatments, guidelines, and policies. Applications that focus on re-implementation of evidence-based health services (e.g. cancer screening) that may have dropped off amidst the ongoing COVID pandemic are encouraged.$275,0002
2025/02/16NIH
Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R01 CT Optional) PAR-22-105
Support studies that will identify, develop, and/or test strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption, adaptation, integration, scale-up, and sustainability of evidence-based interventions, practices, programs, tools, treatments, guidelines, and policies. Applications that focus on re-implementation of evidence-based health services (e.g. cancer screening) that may have dropped off amidst the ongoing COVID pandemic are encouraged.No limit5
2024/06/05NIH
Health Care Models for Persons with Multiple Chronic Conditions from Populations that Experience Health Disparities: Advancing Health Care towards Health Equity (R01 - CT Optional) PAR-22-092
Supports collaborative and multi-disciplinary research designed to study the effective adaptation, integration, and implementation of recommended guidelines of care of persons with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) from populations that experience health disparities. No limit5
2022/10/04PCORI

Telehealth to Optimize Management of Multiple Chronic Conditions among Vulnerable Populations in Primary Care
Exploring the comparative clinical effectiveness of different approaches to incorporating access to and use of telehealth to optimize management of multiple chronic conditions in primary care, particularly among vulnerable populations.$10,000,0005Yes
2022/10/04PCORI

Comparative Effectiveness of Multimodal Interventions to Prevent Osteoporotic Fractures
Exploring the comparative clinical effectiveness of multimodal treatment interventions (i.e., combination of pharmacologic and/or non-pharmacologic) on patient-centered outcomes in people with osteoporosis and a history of fractures.$10,000,0005Yes
2022/10/04PCORI

Healthy Aging: Optimizing Physical and Mental Functioning Across the Aging Continuum
Funds to focus on populations in different phases of the aging continuum except for those at the two extremes, i.e., the healthiest of older adults with no chronic health condition and those who require end-of-life care.$5,000,0005Yes
2022/10/15American Cancer Society

Investigating the Role of Policy and Insurance in Improving Cancer Prevention Outcome
Funds to focus on the changes in national, state, and/or local policy and the response to these changes by healthcare systems, insurers, payers, communities, practices, and patients.$1,000,0005
2022/10/13Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Quality-of-Life Grants
Funds projects that explicitly benefit people and communities that are racially diverse and/or historically underserved living with paralysis and/or promote racial equity for people living with paralysis.Up to $50,000Unspecified
2022/10/15Angelman Syndrome Foundation

Research Grants
Funds areas of unmet need in AS research, including effects of UBE3A, delivery of therapies, and Symptomatic therapies that impact the daily life of people with AS. $200,0002
2022/10/19Wellcome Trust

Mental Health Award - Sleep and Circadian Science
Funds research in sleep and circadian rhythm disruptions in the development and resolution of anxiety, depression and/or psychosis. A more detailed understanding of the relationships between sleep, circadian rhythms and mental health will enable better translation leading to new approaches for early detection and targeted intervention.$3,000,0005
2022/10/20American Society of Clinical Oncology/ Conquer Cancer

Career Development Award for Clinical Cancer Research
Funds applications in all areas of cancer research to clinical investigators, who have received their initial faculty appointment, as they work to establish an independent clinical cancer research program. $200,0003
2022/10/30Infectious Diseases Society of America Foundation

Microbial Pathogenesis in Alzheimer’s Disease
Funds research that suggests an infectious agent or microbial community is correlated to Alzheimer’s disease and promotes novel research in the field of microbial triggers for Alzheimer’s disease.$250,000Unspecified
2022/11/01Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation

Research Grant Program
Funds research to improve clinical outcomes and positively impact the field of transplantation.$150,0001Yes
2022/11/15American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

Innovation Grants (Early Career Researcher; Postdoctoral Research Fellowship; Pilot)
Funds studies that will increase our understanding of suicide or test treatments and other interventions that save lives.see funder's websitesee funder's website
2022/11/30Bayer

Bayer Hemophilia Awards Program (Clinical Research; Basic Research; Fellowship Project; Patient Engagement)
Funds early career investigators, fellows in training, and other hemophilia care professionals, the program seeks to support the next generation of care and treatment options for people with hemophilia.see funder's websitesee funder's websiteYes
2023/06/20NIH
NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (NIMH BRAINS) (R01 CT Optional) RFA-MH-22-185
Supports new researchers in launching an innovative clinical, translational, basic, or services research program that holds the potential to profoundly transform the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental disorders.$2,500,0005
2023/02/17NIH
BRAIN Initiative: Brain Behavior Quantification and Synchronization (R61/R33 CT Optional) RFA-MH-22-240
Supports the development and validation of next-generation tools, methods, and analytic approaches to precisely quantify behaviors and combine them with simultaneous recordings of brain activity in humans. No limit5
2022/11/18NIH
Expanding Collaborative Implementation Science to Address Social and Structural Determinants of Health and Improve HIV Outcomes (R01 CT Required) RFA-MH-22-190
Supports implementation science research to strengthen the evidence for effective interventions and implementation strategies that target Social and Structural Determinants of Health (SSDoH) and ultimately improve HIV outcomes and reduce inequities.No limit530 days prior to due date
2022/11/18NIH
Expanding Collaborative Implementation Science to Address Social and Structural Determinants of Health and Improve HIV Outcomes (R24 CT Not Allowed) RFA-MH-22-191
Supports implementation science research to strengthen the evidence for effective interventions and implementation strategies that target Social and Structural Determinants of Health (SSDoH) and ultimately improve HIV outcomes and reduce inequities.No limit530 days prior to due date
2022/09/13Thrasher Research Fund
Early Career Awards for Children's Health
encourage the development of researchers in child health by awarding small grants to new researchers, helping them gain a foothold in this important area. $25,0002Concept Papers
2022/09/13Pfizer

Optimizing Telemedicine/Telehealth for the Rheumatology Community
Supports projects that focus on addressing knowledge and practice gaps related to the utilization and optimization of telemedicine/telehealth in the care of patients with rheumatological conditions.$200,0001.5
2022/09/20Pfizer

Addressing Knowledge Gaps in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Care
Funds to enhance education for healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with IBD.$200,0001.5
2022/09/21Pfizer

Treatment Optimization in ALK-positive Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Supports projects in scope include creation and deployment of educational content or programs, i.e., independent medical education focusing on the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic ALK-positive NSCLC.$250,000See RFP
2022/09/30Pfizer

Local Level Educational Grant: Increasing Awareness & Understanding of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
Supports projects to improve the care of patients with TTR amyloidosis by education, awareness, identifying barriers, supporting dissemination of information, and Addressing challenges. $20,000
2022/09/26Thermo Fisher Scientific

Oncomine Clinical Research Grant Program
Supports projects addressing unmet diagnostic needs using next-generation sequencing for both solid and hematological cancers. Studies aiming to demonstrate the value of fast complete molecular diagnostics are warmly welcome, equally as projects addressing needs in pediatric cancers.$200,0001
2022/09/30Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation

Drug Development; Neuroimaging & CSF Biomarker Development Program; Prevention Beyond the Pipeline
Funds to further develop and validate established biomarkers for which there is a clear clinical need in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; prioritizing biomarkers with a defined context of use, a clear advantage over other relevant biomarkers, and a path to commercialization and/or clinical use.up to $600,000
(Development & Neuroimaging)
up to $3,000,000
(Prevention)
1Yes
2022/10/05Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Systems for Action-Systems and Services Research to Build a Culture of Health
Supports pilot testing of the proposed systems alignment approach in order to examine its feasibility and acceptability for actors in the relevant medical, social, and public health systems, and its potential to dismantle forms of structural racism and inequity embedded within these systems. $100,000
(Developmental)
$500,000
(Impact)

1
(Developmental)
3
(Impact)
2022/10/05Nature Awards (Yakult, Nature Portfolio)

Global Grants for Gut Health: Understanding Geriatric Gut Microbiome
Supports proposals which go beyond findings of gut microbiome composition in the elderly to address downstream functional pathways, metabolites, and mechanisms of action, offering possible explanations regarding age-related processes.$100,000
Unspecified
2025/06/20NIH
Novel Assays to Address Translational Gaps in Treatment Development (UG3/UH3 CT Optional) PAR-22-169
Supports efforts to optimize and evaluate pharmacodynamic (PD) measures of neurophysiological processes that are disrupted within or across mental disorders in both healthy humans and in another species relevant to the therapeutic development pipeline.No limit3
2022/12/05NIH
Epigenetic Mechanisms Regulating HIV CNS Latency and Neuropathogenesis Using Novel Single Cell Technologies (R21 CT Not Allowed) RFA-MH-22-281
Supports studies on the epigenetic mechanisms regulating HIV central nervous system (CNS) latency and/or neuropathogenesis using in-vitro (macrophages, microglia and astrocytes, organoids), ex-vivo (post-mortem tissue) and/or in-vivo systems (animal models). $275,0002
2022/12/05NIH
Epigenetic Mechanisms Regulating HIV CNS Latency and Neuropathogenesis Using Novel Single Cell Technologies (R21 CT Not Allowed) RFA-MH-22-280
Supports studies on the epigenetic mechanisms regulating HIV central nervous system (CNS) latency and/or neuropathogenesis using in-vitro (macrophages, microglia and astrocytes, organoids), ex-vivo (post-mortem tissue) and/or in-vivo systems (animal models). No limit5
2022/08/05Additional Ventures
Single Ventricle Research Fund (SVRF)
Suports research focused on accelerating and improving care for those with single ventricle heart defects.$600,0003Yes
2022/08/09PCORI

Building an Evidence Base on Engagement in Research
Funds studies that build an evidence base on engagement in research, focusing on Development and/or validation of measures to capture structure/context, process, and outcomes of engagement; and Development and testing of engagement techniques to generate evidence on the most effective engagement approaches, particularly for underrepresented populations, and how effectiveness varies by context. $3,000,0003Yes
2022/08/10Pfizer

Digital Education to Address Patients with COVID-19 and High Risk of Complications
Support digital/online educational programs for primary care clinicians designed to increase the understanding
of the need for early diagnosis and intervention for patients with COVID-19 and a high risk of complications, and treatment of acute COVID-19 in a primary care setting
$230,000Unspecified
2022/08/15NASPGHAN Foundation

Pediatric Endoscopy Fellowship
Funding to support advanced training in pediatric endoscopy for a member of NASPGHAN in good standing. Applicants are expected to identify a mentor and a host endoscopy program prior to application for funding. The fellowship must include a well-defined clinical experience as well as a focused research and/or quality improvement project.$75,0001
2022/08/15Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation

Fellowship Award
Funds theoretical and experimental research relevant to the study of cancer and the search for cancer causes, mechanisms, therapies and prevention. Candidates must be under the guidance of a Sponsor—a scientist (tenured, tenure-track or equivalent position) capable of providing mentorship to the Fellow. $260,0004
2022/08/16Health Resources in Action

Robert E. Leet & Clara Guthrie Patterson Trust Mentored Research Award
Funds pilot studies and innovative research conducted by early stage mentored investigators in “research relating to human diseases, their causes and relief thereof.”$200,0002
2022/08/18American Association for Cancer Research

Mentored Cancer Research Projects
Funds postdoctoral or clinical research fellows from underrepresented groups focused on mechanisms linking immunogenic cell death pathways to amplification of innate and adaptive immunity, immunobiology of non-small cell lung cancers, and mechanisms of acquired resistance to immunotherapies. $225,0003
2022/08/18Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)

Better Understanding Genomics of ASD (Explorer; Expansion; Collaboration)
Funds to improve understanding of molecular and cellular consequences of genetic risk for ASD, and to provide a foundation for the development of new therapies. Emphasis on the use of scalable methods, as applied to genes that are suitable targets for genetic therapies.$1,500,0003
2022/08/31Pfizer

Investigator Sponsored Research – Oncology
Funds investigator-sponsored research (ISR) proposals on Oncology compounds. See website for lists of compounds.see funder's website3
2022/09/09Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Research Scholars Program in HIV
Supports research in the field of HIV, including Basic, clinical, behavioral, epidemiological, implementation science and community-based participatory research;
Management of complications, comorbidities and/or co-infections e.g. HIV and aging; HIV Prevention; Health economics outcomes research.
$180,0002
2022/08/25Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Data Insights, Cycle 2
Funds projects focused on advancing tools and resources that make it possible to gain greater insights into health and disease from single-cell biology datasets.$400,0001.5
2022/09/14Nature Research
Springer Nature Ltd.

Global Grants for Gut Health
Funds projects that advance our understanding of the geriatric gut microbiome and its influence on human health and aging.$100,0001
2025/06/09NIH
Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic Neuroscience or Translational Mental Health Research (P50 CT Optional) PAR-22-155
FOA seeks research teams working at different levels of analysis and employing integrative, novel, and creative experimental approaches in basic brain and behavior research, understanding mental disorders; supporting the integration and translation of basic and clinical neuroscience research on severe mental illnesses; advancing our understanding of the neurobehavioral developmental mechanisms and trajectories of psychopathology that begin in childhood and adolescence. $10,000,0005
2022/07/15American Academy of Family Physicians
Free Clinics Grant Program
Funds to help new free clinics open their doors. Clinics will have opened or will open within six months of the application deadline, received or are in the process of receiving the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Seal of Excellence, and has an AAFP member in a leadership role within the clinic. $25,000Unspecified
2022/07/15Biogen
Clinical Fellowship Programs in Multiple Sclerosis and Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Funds clinical fellowship programs within healthcare and academic organization; supporting the education and development of future specialists in therapeutic areas with unmet need, and comprehensive clinical training programs that advance patient care.$90,000Unspecified
2022/07/15Target ALS Foundation
ALS Biology-Focused Collaborative Projects
Funds to bring investigators together to work collaboratively on ALS biology with the aim of identifying novel therapeutic and/or biomarker targets. Discovery of novel therapeutic targets rooted in a strong biological rationale is a key component towards achieving this goal.$1,000,0002
2022/07/15Davis Phinney Foundation
Weight, Strength Resistance Training and Parkinson’s
Funds research projects that address quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s, focused on the impact of community cycling classes, deep brain stimulation, speech therapies, telemedicine, technology, and more.see funder’s websiteUnspecifiedYes
2022/07/15Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation
Career Development Award Program
Funds young, emerging basic scientists with demonstrated productivity and the ability to function as an independent investigator in biological sciences. $600,0003Yes
2022/07/19American Gastroenterological Association
Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award in Gastric Cancer
Supports an established investigator in the field of gastric cancer research working to enhance our fundamental understanding of gastric cancer pathobiology or approaches to prevent, treat or cure gastric cancer.$100,0002
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Improving the Care of Patients with Disorders of Impaired Growth
Supports projects that focus on direct patient care to improve patient outcomes for those with pediatric disorders of impaired growth. These may include quality improvement projects focusing on appropriate diagnosis, treatment, management, and comprehensive care of these patients. Proposals that include digital tools and eHealth are welcome.$75,000Unspecified
2022/07/28BrightFocus Foundation
Macular Degeneration Research Program (Postdoctoral Fellowship)
Funds researchers pursuing pioneering research leading to greater understanding, prevention, and treatment of age-related macular degeneration.$200,0002
2022/07/28BrightFocus Foundation
Macular Degeneration Research Program (New Investigator Grant)
Funds researchers pursuing pioneering research leading to greater understanding, prevention, and treatment of age-related macular degeneration.$450,0003
2022/07/28BrightFocus Foundation
Macular Degeneration Research Program (Innovative Research Grants)
Funds researchers pursuing pioneering research leading to greater understanding, prevention, and treatment of age-related macular degeneration.$600,0003
2022/11/18NIH
Understanding the role of Gut Immune dysfunction and Gut Microbiome in pathogenesis of Central Nervous System co-morbidities in people living with HIV (R21 CT Not Allowed) RFA-MH-22-230
Supports studies to investigate mechanisms by which the gut microbiome and gut immune system modulates the brain functions, circuits, neurotransmitters, signaling pathways and synaptic plasticity in the context of HIV and Anti-retroviral therapy. $275,000230 days prior
2025/02/24NIH
National Cooperative Drug/Device Discovery/Development Groups (NCDDG) for the Treatment of Mental Disorders or Alcohol Use Disorder (U01 CT Optional) PAR-22-143
Funds to advance the discovery, preclinical development, and proof of concept (PoC) testing of new, rationally based candidate agents and neurostimulation approaches to treat mental disorders or AUD, and to develop novel ligands and circuit-engagement devices as tools to further characterize existing or to validate new drug/device targets.No limit5
2025/02/24NIH
National Cooperative Drug/Device Discovery/Development Groups (NCDDG) for the Treatment of Mental Disorders or Alcohol Use Disorder (U19 CT Optional) PAR-22-144
Funds to advance the discovery, preclinical development, and proof of concept (PoC) testing of new, rationally based candidate agents and neurostimulation approaches to treat mental disorders or AUD, and to develop novel ligands and circuit-engagement devices as tools to further characterize existing or to validate new drug/device targets.No limit5
2022/10/26NIH
Expanding Prevention Strategies for Mental Disorders in Mobile Populations in Humanitarian Crises (R34 CT Optional) RFA-MH-22-180
Funds research focused on understanding the role human mobility has on mental health outcomes and developing and testing culturally appropriate preventive interventions for mental disorders that may develop during all phases of migration.$450,0003
2022/06/13American Sleep Medicine Foundation
Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators
Provides ‘bridge’ funding to PIs who have applied for a career development grant such as a K-award from NIH, a career development award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, or an equivalent career development award from another federal or non-federal funding agency, but whose application was not within the funding range. $100,000No limit
2022/06/15Helen Hay Whitney Foundation
Early Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (All Basic Biomedical Sciences)
Supports to help further the careers of young men and women engaged in biological or medical research.$171,0003
2022/06/21Pfizer, Inc.
Menopause and Mental Health
Supports independent education initiatives for healthcare professionals focused on the potential mental health impact of menopause as well as risk factors for depressive symptoms and clinical depression during menopause.$200,000Unspecified
2022/06/22Pfizer, Inc.
Addressing Diagnostic Challenges for Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Supports programs to help inform about the diagnosis of NASH beyond biopsy by applying non-invasive tools for NASH and the use of real-world data to develop predictive models that identify the patients at risk of progressing into advanced stages of liver disease.$250,000Unspecified
2022/06/30Myovant Sciences-Pfizer Alliance
Optimizing Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) in Advanced Prostate Cancer
Funds projects to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with joint medical and/or scientific strategies addressing ADT in advanced prostate cancer.$200,000Unspecified
2022/07/05Pfizer
Rheumatology Education Healthcare Disparities
Funds projects that addresses underrepresented populations with rheumatologic conditions with a special emphasis on improving healthcare equity and literacy, understanding and participating in clinical trials, healthcare resources access, access to broadband internet, and utilization. $250,000Unspecified
2022/06/24Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Research in Transforming Health & Health Care Systems
Seeks proposals for research and policy analysis projects that examine the design, implementation, and/or impact of local, state, and/or national policies related to the affordability of high-quality, equitable care. $350,0003Brief Proposals
2022/06/29Roger De Spoelberch Foundation
Roger De Spoelberch Prize in Neurodegenerative and Psychiatric Diseases
Funds clinical and basic scientific research project in the area of neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric disorders.$782,000Unspecified
2022/07/06American Association for Cancer Research
Day One Biopharmaceuticals Pediatric Cancer Research Fellowship
Supports research fellows to conduct pediatric cancer research and to establish a successful career path in this field. The research proposed for funding must have direct applicability to pediatric cancer and may be basic, translational, or clinical in nature.$120,0002
2022/07/22Enduring Hearts
EH Direct Grant Program
Funds innovative, cutting-edge pediatric heart transplant research targeted but not limited to transplant longevity, technology application, transplant immunology, and organ matching.$150,000UnspecifiedYes
2025/02/05NIH
Laboratories to Optimize Digital Health (R01 CT Required) PAR-22-154
Funds research projects to test strategies to increase the reach, efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of digital mental health interventions which may impact mental health outcomes, including suicide behaviors and serious mental illness.No limit4
2024/06/07NIH
BRAIN Initiative: Integration and Analysis of BRAIN Initiative Data (R01 CT Not Allowed) RFA-MH-22-220
Seeks to develop informatics tools for analyzing, visualizing, and integrating data related to the BRAIN Initiative or to enhance our understanding of the brain. No limit3
2023/06/20NIH
Understanding Suicide Risk and Protective Factors among Black Youth (R01 CT Not Allowed) RFA-MH-22-140
Aims to advance translational research to better understand factors that confer risk and resilience for suicide among Black youth.No limit5
2023/06/20NIH
Understanding Suicide Risk and Protective Factors among Black Youth (R21 CT Not Allowed) RFA-MH-22-141
Aims to advance translational research to better understand factors that confer risk and resilience for suicide among Black youth.$275,0002
2022/06/30Pfizer
Acromegaly Research - United States
Funds research in acromegaly and effects og Growth Hormone Excess.$100,000Unspecified
2022/07/18ASTRO-Myvoant Sciences-Pfizer Alliance
New Combination Therapy Challenge (Radiation Oncology)
Funds research in how prostate cancer treatments can be improved with the gonadotropinreleasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist relugolix in patients
receiving radiotherapy.
$500,000Unspecified
2022/05/20Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration
Accelerating Drug Discovery for FTD)
Funds innovative small molecule and biologic (antibodies, oligonucleotides, peptides, gene therapy) drug discovery programs for FTD. Drug targets in the areas of inflammation and proteostasis are of particular interest.$150,0001Yes
2022/07/01Progeria Research Foundation
Medical Research Grant
Funds research in finding treatments and the cure for Progeria and its aging-related disorders, including heart disease. $150,0002Yes
2022/05/15Gerber Foundation
Pediatric Research Grants
Funds projects that focus on issues faced by care providers that will improve the health, nutrition and/or developmental outcomes for infants and young children; particularly practical solutions that can be easily and rapidly implemented on a broad scale with a predictable time frame to clinical application.$350,0003Concept Papers
2022/06/01Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Ion-ARPA Initiative – Novel Ways to Regulate Gene Expression
Funds to create novel ways to regulate gene expression to overcome a disease state. The strategy could leverage inherent or synthetic molecular mechanisms. Approaches could be tunable, auto-regulatory (e.g., respond to the context of the specific cells being treated), or controlled with a physical method (e.g., ultrasound or magnetic fields); including novel strategies for silencing or activating genes, targeted RNA modification, and gene editing beyond existing CRISPR/Cas9-based approaches.$1,000,0002White Papers
2022/06/10Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
Spinal Cord Injury Research on the Translational Spectrum
Funds research to improve the understanding of traumatic spinal cord injury and develop new approaches to alleviate the dysfunction and complications that follow.$40,0002 to 3Yes
2022/06/24Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Research Fellow Award Program
Supports young investigators entering the field of multiple myeloma while advancing the understanding of myeloma disease biology and disease risk, treatment and response and drug resistance. $150,0002
2022/06/01Foundation for Physical Therapy Research
Magistro Family Foundation Research Grant; Paris Patla Physical Therapy Research Grant; Paris Patla Manual Therapy Research Grant
Supports supports research projects in any specialty. Please note that all clinical trials must be registered. Additionally, all funding calls are open to any type of research design unless otherwise specified.$100,000UnspecifiedYes
2022/05/16Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Food and Health Research Using the Consumer Food Data System
Seeks to develop a cohort of researchers from diverse academic disciplines and institutions who will produce policy-relevant research on food policy; food retail markets; consumer behaviors related to food purchases and diet; and USDA nutrition assistance programs.$100,0002
2025/05/08NIH
Accelerating the Pace of Child Health Research Using Existing Data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study (R01-CT Not Allowed) PAR-22-137
Funds the analysis of provided public use dataset to increase knowledge of adolescent health and development.$1,250,0005
2025/05/08NIH
Accelerating the Pace of Child Health Research Using Existing Data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study (R21-CT Not Allowed) PAR-22-138
Funds the analysis of provided public use dataset to increase knowledge of adolescent health and development.$275,0002
2022/05/02NIH
Emergency Awards: RADx®-UP - Social, Ethical, and Behavioral Implications (SEBI) Research on Disparities in COVID-19 Testing among Underserved and Vulnerable Populations (U01 CT Optional) RFA-OD-22-005
Funds to conduct social, ethical, and behavioral implications (SEBI) research to understand and reduce barriers to COVID-19 testing, as well as COVID-19 disparities that arise from barriers to testing among underserved and vulnerable populations.$700,0002
2022/05/02NIH
Emergency Award: RADx-UP Community-Engaged Research on Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Testing among Underserved and Vulnerable Populations (U01 CT Optional) RFA-OD-22-006
Funds to implement and rigorously evaluate SARS-CoV-2 rapid testing strategies in communities experiencing COVID-19 health disparities.$700,0002
2022/04/25Prostate Cancer Foundation
Young Investigator Awards
Funds direct cost of research in basic, translational, computational or clinical research to benefit prostate cancer research, working in an academic research environment capable of supporting transformational prostate cancer research. Access to and real-time interaction with a clinical environment and translational prostate cancer physician-scientists is highly desired. $225,0003
2022/05/04Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Interdisciplinary Research Leaders
Fellows in this national leadership program are researchers and community partners working together in three-person teams, strengthening communities and advances a Culture of Health—one that enables everyone in America to live longer, healthier lives.$125,0002.5
2022/05/10 Pfizer
Real World Experience with Biosimilar Medicines in Oncology
Funds medical education projects that will focus on increasing the awareness and understanding of real-world experience with oncology monoclonal antibody biosimilars and the health economic considerations of biosimilars to providers, patients, and stakeholders. $150,0001.5
2022/04/07 Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
Research Grants (Collaborative; Early Career Investigators; Mentored Investigator)
Funds large ovarian cancer research projects that involve several investigators within one institution or collaborations between groups in multiple institutions.$900,0003Yes
2022/06/10 Vilcek Foundation
Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise (Young Immigrant Research in Biomedical Science)
Funds young, immigrant biomedical scientists who demonstrate outstanding early achievement.$50,000Unspecified
2022/06/01 Rheumatology Research Foundation*NEW*
Scientist Development Award
Funds early and mid-career investigators to continue vital research into the cause, prevention and treatment of rheumatic diseases.$225,0003Yes
2022/06/15LAM Foundation*NEW*
Research Awards (Pilot & Feasibility; Career Development; Established Investigator)
Funds the development and testing of new hypotheses and/or new methods in research areas relevant lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), as well as the development of new information that contributes to the understanding of the basic biology of LAM expression, and the pathogenesis/management of LAM. VariesVariesYes
2022/04/20American Speech-Language-Hearing Association*NEW*
New Century Scholars Research Grant
Funds to advance knowledge, tools, and techniques in communication sciences and disorders.$25,0002
2022/05/16Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Diagnostic Excellence Initiative
Funds novel ideas and approaches for developing new clinical measures to improve diagnosis in the field of medicine and public health.$500,000Unspecified
2022/05/08Oncology Nursing Society
Research Grants: Symptom Science; Health Disparities; Palliative & Psychosocial Oncology Care
Supports rigorous scientific oncology nursing research. Projects may include investigator-initiated research, pilot or feasibility studies, supplements to current funded projects, or developing a new aspect of a program of research.VariesVariesYes
2025/02/16NIH
Innovative Pilot Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R34 CT Not Allowed) PAR-22-082
Supports research that will inform and support the delivery of high-quality, continuously improving mental health services to benefit the greatest number of individuals with, or at risk for developing, a mental illness. $450,0003
2022/12/23NIH
Urgent Award: COVID-19 Mental Health Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) PAR-22-113
Supports urgent, time-sensitive mental health research questions related to COVID-19, including broader secondary impacts of the pandemic as well as research on the intersection of mental health, COVID-19, and HIV.$750,0003
2022/12/23NIH
Urgent Award: COVID-19 Mental Health Research (R01 CT Required) PAR-22-112
Supports urgent, time-sensitive mental health research questions related to COVID-19, including broader secondary impacts of the pandemic as well as research on the intersection of mental health, COVID-19, and HIV.$750,0003
2022/04/19NIH
Emergency Award HEAL Initiative: Developing and Optimizing Multi-Component Service Delivery Interventions for People with Opioid Use Disorder, Co-Occurring Conditions, and/or Suicide Risk (R01 CT Optional) RFA-MH-22-176
Supports research that will develop and optimize multi-component service delivery interventions for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) and co-occurring conditions, to include mental disorders and/or suicide risk. $2,000,0004
2022/04/19NIH
Emergency Award HEAL Initiative: Optimizing Existing Evidence-Based Multi-Component Service Delivery Interventions for People with Opioid Use Disorder, Co-Occurring Conditions, and/or Suicide Risk (R01 CT Optional) RFA-MH-22-175
Supports research that will develop and optimize multi-component service delivery interventions for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) and co-occurring conditions, to include mental disorders and/or suicide risk. $6,250,0005
2022/03/18Johnson & Johnson Innovation
Improving Detection of Neurotoxicity in Immunotherapies
Supports methods and technologies aiming to optimize patient care for immunotherapies within the hematologic malignancy space by enabling early detection of neurotoxic events.$200,000Unspecified
2022/03/15Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Fellowship Award (Cancer Causes, Mechanisms, Therapies & Prevention)
Funds theoretical and experimental research relevant to the study of cancer and the search for cancer causes, mechanisms, therapies and prevention.$231,0004
2022/04/06 Pfizer
Establishing Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Centers of Excellence - Addressing Access Disparities
Soliciting programs that have identified a resource limitation within their healthcare organization that impacts establishment of a holistic and sustainable antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) program.$75,000Unspecified
2022/03/04 Foundation for Prader-Willi Research
Prader-Willi Syndrome Research
Supporting projects that will lead to new interventions to alleviate the symptoms associated with Prader-Willi Syndrome.$150,000UnspecifiedYes
2022/04/01 Bay Area Lyme Foundation
2022 Emerging Leader Awards
Supports new and innovative projects and aim to attract aspiring new scientific talent to the field of Lyme.$100,0001.5
2022/03/17Additional Ventures
Biomedical Research: Catalyst to Independence Award
Supports research to solve the biggest questions in single ventricle heart disease and related fields.$1,200,000UnspecifiedYes
2022/03/01Gilead
Solid Tumors (Basic, Translational & Clinical Research for Junior Faculty)
Supports innovative basic, translational and clinical scientific research related to Oncology Solid Tumors. $130,000Unspecified
2022/03/15Gilead
Hematologic Malignancies (Basic & Clinical Research for Junior Faculty)
Supports basic and clinical research projects in hematology/oncology. Research scope to include, but is not limited to, a broad range of hematology/oncology disease states and treatment modalities (IO, cell therapy, targeted therapies etc.). $130,000Unspecified
2022/03/23National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Generating Knowledge and Tools to Address Compartmentalized Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis
Support projects generating fundamental knowledge, technologies, and model systems to lay the groundwork for future treatments for MS that target compartmentalized inflammation.$600,0003Yes
2022/03/28Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
2022 Reach Grants (Translational Studies)
Funds to find cures and better treatments for childhood cancers by providing support to move hypothesis-driven research into the clinic.$250,0002
2022/04/30International Anesthesia Research Society
2022 IARA Mentored Research Awards
Supports the development of promising investigators in anesthesiology and related sciences, intended to help create future leaders and prepare applicants to apply for independent research funding.$175,0002
2022/05/11NIH
Advancing communication strategies to support future HIV vaccine use (R01 CT Optional) RFA-MH-22-170
Supports research that will advance novel health communication research designed to inform and support acceptance and uptake of future vaccines that protect against HIV.Unspecified5
2022/05/11NIH
Advancing communication strategies to support future HIV vaccine use (R21 CT Optional) RFA-MH-22-171
Supports research that will advance novel health communication research designed to inform and support acceptance and uptake of future vaccines that protect against HIV.$275,0002
2022/10/16NIH
Social disconnection and Suicide Risk in Late Life (R01 CT Optional) RFA-MH-22-135
Supports research addresses the link between social disconnection in late-life and late-life suicidal thoughts and behaviors.Unspecified5
2022/10/16NIH
Social disconnection and Suicide Risk in Late Life (R21 CT Optional) RFA-MH-22-136
Supports research addresses the link between social disconnection in late-life and late-life suicidal thoughts and behaviors.$275,0002
2022/02/08PCORI
Broad Pragmatic Studies Funding
Funds to address Disparities; Assessment of Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options; Communication and Dissemination Research; and Improving Healthcare Systems. $10,000,0005Yes
2022/02/08PCORI
Brief Interventions for Adolescent Alcohol Use
Funds high-quality comparative effectiveness research (CER) that compares brief interventions to address adolescent alcohol use in primary care or school settings.$5,000,0005Yes
2022/02/08PCORI
Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions Targeting Mental Health in Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Funds randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or observational studies that focus on comparative clinical effectiveness of interventions targeting mental health in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).$3,000,0003Yes
2022/02/08PCORI
Prevention, Early Identification, and Treatment of Delirium in Older Adults
Funds CER studies that focus Prevention, Early Identification, and Treatment within delirium research.

$10,000,0005Yes
2022/02/08PCORI
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Funds studies that address high-priority methodological gaps in patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) and clinical comparative effectiveness research (CER).

$750,0003Yes
2022/02/24 Pfizer
Inflammatory and Immune-Mediated Dermatologic Disorders Research RFP: Early Career Investigators
Supports research in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory and immune-mediated dermatologic disorders; particularly in alopecia areata (AA) and atopic dermatitis (AD), although other inflammatory skin conditions may be considered.$175,000Unspecified
2022/02/28 Simons Foundation
SFARI Bridge to Independence Awards
Supports early-career scientists in autism research by facilitating their transition to research independence at the start of their professorships.$495,0003
2022/02/16 National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Therapeutic Development Opportunities Addressing Nervous System Repair in Multiple Sclerosis
Supports research to accelerate and develop therapeutic strategies relevant to the Roadmap priority of Nervous System Repair in MS.$600,0002
2022/02/16 American Heart Association
Transformational Project Award
Supports projects that build on work in progress that could ultimately lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will accelerate the field of cardiovascular and/or cerebrovascular research.$300,0003
2022/02/21 Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation
Research on Regulatory Practices
Funds proposals that explore the impact of regulatory practices on the patient-physician relationship, examining how and to what extent the burden of additional required documentation impacts the amount and quality of time a physician has available to focus on direct patient care. $75,0003
2022/02/27International Team for Implantology
Research Grants
Funds research projects in the field of implant dentistry and related areas that the ITI Research Committee has judged deserving of support.$198,020Unspecified
2022/02/08Alzheimer’s Association
Zenith Fellows Award Program
Funds research addressing fundamental problems related to early detection, etiology, pathogenesis, treatment and/or prevention of Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. The proposed research must be “on the cutting edge” of basic science or biomedical research and thus may not conform to current conventional scientific wisdom or may challenge the prevailing orthodoxy. $450,0003Yes
2022/03/02Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
Diagnostics Accelerator and Target ALS Foundation Biomarker Discovery
Funds a collaborative project includinge two to four investigators with at least one based at a pharmaceutical/biotechnology company working around a common biomarker for neurodegeneration.$800,0002Yes
2022/03/18Johnson & Johnson
Improving Detection of Neurotoxicity in Immunotherapies
Funds methods and technologies aiming to optimize patient care for immunotherapies within the hematologic malignancy space by enabling early detection of neurotoxic events.$200,000Unspecified
2022/02/04Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge: Healthcare Transformation through Nurse-led Tech
Invites nurses and nursing to bring their experiences, ideas, and insights to help create nurse-led technologies, tech-enabled protocols devices or treatment approaches that can help drive healthcare transformation.$100,000Unspecified
2022/02/18Johnson & Johnson
Food Allergy Prevention QuickFire Challenge
Funds submissions aiming to address: Risk detection, Interventions & treatments, or Community platforms in te realm of food allergy prevention.
$150,000Unspecified
2022/03/18Sontag Foundation
Distinguished Scientist Award
Funds young investigators pursing high-risk projects at a critical stage in the research of brain tumors.
$600,0004
2022/02/24Human Animal Bond Research Institute
Human-Animal Interaction Research
Funds research to investigate the health outcomes of pet ownership and/or animal-assisted interventions (AAI) or therapy, both for the people and the animals involved.
$45,0001.5
2022/03/16Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Health Policy Research Scholars
Funds to cultivate transformational leaders from diverse backgrounds with doctoral training—representing a wide range of research-focused disciplines—who will inform and influence health policy.
$120,0004
2024/10/05NIH
Drug Discovery For Nervous System Disorders (R01 CT Not Allowed) PAR-22-031
Supports the discovery of novel compounds for the prevention and treatment of nervous system disorders. Emphasis will be placed on projects that provide novel approaches for identifying potential therapeutic agents.Unspecified5
2024/10/16NIH
Drug Discovery For Nervous System Disorders (R21 CT Not Allowed) PAR-22-032
Supports the discovery of novel compounds for the prevention and treatment of nervous system disorders. Emphasis will be placed on projects that provide novel approaches for identifying potential therapeutic agents.$275,0002
2022/01/22Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
Research Innovation Award
Support projects to produce breakthroughs in our understanding of bladder cancer through basic, translational, clinical or epidemiological research.$300,0002
2022/01/17Arthritis National Research Foundation
Arthritis and Related Autoimmune Disease Research
Funds a variety of arthritis research grants for research scientists and researchers working on arthritis and related autoimmune diseases.$100,000Unspecified
2022/01/24 Pfizer
2022 Fellowship for Inflammatory Dermatological Diseases
Funds studies in inflammatory and immune-mediated dermatological disorders and have a strong focus on clinical practice, research, and education to further the understanding of inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata.$80,0001
2022/02/15 Pfizer
Management of Uterine Fibroids and Endometriosis
Support on improving the care of patients by addressing knowledge gaps in Uterine Fibroids and Endometriosis.$250,0002
2022/02/15 Pfizer
2022 Rheumatology Fellowship
Offers salary support for Rheumatology Fellowship programs wit a strong focus on clinical practice, research, and education to further the understanding of rheumatological diseases.$80,0001
2022/01/27 American Association for Cancer Research
AACR-Mirati Cancer Chemical Biology Research Fellowship
Supports postdoctoral or clinical research fellow to conduct chemical biology research directed at developing novel approaches to targeting the difficult-to-drug cancer drivers and to establish a successful career path in this field.$120,0002
2022/02/16 New York Stem Cell Foundation
Neuroscience Investigator Awards
Supports innovative, emerging scientists whose pioneering approaches have the potential to transform the field of neuroscience.$1,500,000Unspecified
2022/01/03 Children’s Tumor Foundation
Young Investigator Awards
Supports early career NF researchers/independent NF investigators in research and publications to become leaders in the NF research and clinical communities, serving as a ‘seeding mechanism’ for researchers to secure larger grants, such as from the NIH and CDMRP NFRP.$174,0002Yes
2022/01/13 American Heart Association
Established Investigator Award
Supports investigators in a rapid growth rate with a demonstrated commitment to cardiovascular or cerebrovascular science disciplines that support the AHA’s mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, as indicated by funding and publication history and scientific accomplishments. $400,0005Yes
2022/01/15Hope Foundation for Cancer Research
SWOG/Hope Impact Award
Funds early and conceptual stages of SWOG research projects, using resources from completed SWOG studies or be directly translatable to future clinical trials in SWOG and the National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN). Projects may involve scientific risk but potentially lead to a breakthrough in a particular area, or to the development of novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that could have a major impact on cancer research.$250,0005Yes
2022/03/11American Parkinson Disease Association
George C. Cotzias Memorial Fellowships (in Neurology)
Funds young neurologist in establishing careers in research, teaching and patient care relevant to the problems, causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease and related neurological movement disorders.$300,0003
RollingCharles Koch Foundation
Health Care Policy and Access Research
Funds scholars, researchers, and subject matter for research, case studies, or comparative analysis on barriers to better health and how best to address them; including payment sysyems, role markets, and public policy in the healthcare systems.See websiteSee website
2022/01/15Whitehall Foundation
Life Sciences Research Grants; Grants-in-Aid
Funds established scientists in the research of life sciences and basic research in neurobiology.$225,0003
2026/10/31NIH
Large Research Projects for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CARB) (R01) - PA-22-047
Funding to conduct Large Health Services Research Projects (R01) focused on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CARB).$2,500,0005
2026/10/31NIH
Large Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CARB)(R18) - PA-22-048
Funding to conduct Large Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects (R18) focused on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CARB).$2,500,0005
2022/01/11PCORI
Comparative Effectiveness of Multimodal Interventions to Prevent Osteoporotic Fractures
Funding comparative effectiveness research projects that focus on multimodal interventions to prevent fractures in people with osteoporosis and a history of a fracture.$10,000,0005
2022/01/11PCORI
Healthy Aging: Optimizing Physical and Mental Functioning Across the Aging Continuum
Funding comparative effectiveness research (CER) projects that focus on optimizing physical and mental functioning for community-dwelling older adults and their caregivers.$5,000,0005
2022/01/11PCORI
Comparative Effectiveness of Novel Pharmacologic and Evidence-Based Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Migraine Prevention
Funding large-scale pragmatic trials that compare newly available pharmacologic and/or evidence-based nonpharmacologic treatments for the prevention of migraine.$10,000,0005
2022/01/08Thrasher Research Fund
E.W. AI Thrasher Awards (Improving Children’s Health)
Funds to improve children's health through medical research, with an emphasis on? projects that have the potential to translate into clinically meaningful results within a few years. $550,0003
2021/12/05Arthroscopy Association of North America
2022 Research Grants
Funds clinical or basic science research in the field of arthroscopic surgery or disorders amenable to arthroscopic treatment.$50,000Unspecified
2021/12/17American Kidney Fund
2022 Clinical Scientist in Nephrology Program
Funds researchers whose work is designed to improve diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for patients living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and has promoted clinical research in nephrology. $160,0002Yes
2021/12/16American Lung Association
Allergic Respiratory Diseases Research Award
Funds research into advancing the understanding of allergic respiratory disease.$150,0002
2021/12/09Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Postdoctoral research fellowship awards are offered for support of postdoctoral research training related to cystic fibrosis. Preference will be given to recent graduates and those just beginning their research careers.$129,0502
2022/01/15Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
AOSSM-Sports Medicine Research Grant
Funds research focused on the broad area of sports medicine multicenter research trials.$400,000Unspecified
2022/01/12Burroughs Welcome Fund
Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program
Supports career development activities for underrepresented minority postdoctoral fellows in biomedical or medical research.$180,0003
2021/11/30 Pfizer
Emerging Therapies for Atopic Dermatitis and Alopecia Areata for Advanced Practice Providers and Primary Care Physicians
Supports educational projects that focus on addressing knowledge and practice gaps specific to the recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and overall care management of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) and Alopecia Areata (AA).$250,000Unspecified
2021/12/02 Pfizer
Equity in Access to Rare Disease Clinical Trials
Supports initiatives to improve equity in access to rare disease clinical trials. Projects may focus on one or multiple rare disease areas.$50,000Unspecified
2021/12/15 Pfizer
Management of Endometriosis
Supports comprehensive educational initiative at the 2022 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting in May 6-8, 2022 in San Diego, CA, in treatment for endometriosis. $250,000Unspecified
2022/01/27 Pfizer
2022 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Fellowship
Supports for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) focused Fellowship programs through mentorship and patient care.$80,0001
2022/01/27 Pfizer
2022 Global Hemophilia ASPIRE
Supports projects that focus on basic and clinical science of gene therapy for hemophilia by advancing science and patient care throught innovative research and education (ASPIRE).$220,0002
2022/02/01 Gateway for Cancer Research
GFCR Integrative Program
Funding integrative oncology research that pairs conventional therapies with evidence-based integrative therapies to manage symptoms and side effects from treatment.$1,500,0005
2022/02/01 Gateway for Cancer Research
SIO Integrative Program
Funding integrative oncology research that pairs conventional therapies with evidence-based integrative therapies to manage symptoms and side effects from treatment.$1,500,0005
2022/02/01 Gateway for Cancer Research
NCI / SPORE Program
Gateway is partnering with the NCI to give SPORE recipients the opportunity to apply for supplemental funding for their early phase, innovative clinical trials. $800,0005
2021/12/06 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Transforming Academia for Equity
Supports research to identify and address the root causes of health inequities in the United States that are strongly linked to structural and systemic racism and other forms of oppression.$300,0001.5
2021/12/31 Simons Foundation
SPARK Research Match Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity
Supports research participation by Black or African American individuals to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD).$20,0001.5
2021/12/07Autism Science Foundation
2022 Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards & Medical Student Gap Year Research Training Awards
Funds Pre- and Post-Doctoral fellows interested in pursuing careers in basic and clinical research relevant to autism spectrum disorders. Proposals should be scientifically linked to autism but may be broadened to include training in a closely related area of scientific research.
$50,000 (Post-doctoral), $35,000 (Pre-doctoral).
$50,0001
2021/11/08Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance
2021 Prize for Young Investigators in Research
Funds Young Investigators in Cancer Research dedicated to accelerating cures for cancer by advancing the pursuit of innovative cancer research and by facilitating collaborations between the science and business communities.
$600,0003Yes
2021/11/01Bristol Myers Squibb
Promoting Health Equity for People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Funds program that identify and develop potential solutions to address the focal health disparity or inequity for people with IBD. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Patient education, Cultural competency, Access to care and treatment.
$50,0002
2021/11/05Bristol Myers Squibb
Address Health Disparities in Access to Care for Medically Underserved Communities
Funds program that address increased and equitable access to health care. Areas of focus include Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology, Multiple Sclerosis, Atrial fibrillation.
$750,0002Yes
2021/11/05National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Research Grants - Pathways to Multiple Sclerosis Cures
Funds research in STOPPING MS disease activity, RESTORING function by reversing damage and symptoms, and ENDING MS by preventing new cases. Research proposals should address critical knowledge gaps in our understanding of the roadmap. Many gaps apply to more than one pathway.
$200,0003Yes
2021/11/12Alkermesy
Alkermes Pathways Research Awards
Supports research to advance understanding of diseases in the field of neuroscience; for early-career investigators focused on research relating to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, alcohol use disorder (AUD) or opioid use disorder (OUD).
$100,000Unspecified
2021/12/01Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Specialized Center of Research Program
Funds established investigators to develop a focused research program, foster new interactions and cooperation, and enhance interdisciplinary research to enhance the development of innovative strategies for the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of hematological malignancies.$5,000,0005
2021/12/13Moderna
Research Fellowship
Supports fellowships to research in the area of mRNA therapeutics, as well as in disease areas currently under investigation by Moderna$525,0003
2021/11/12Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
2022 Clinical Scientist Development Award
Supports junior physician scientists to facilitate their transition to independent clinical research careers.$495,0003Yes
2021/11/10American Gastroenterological Association
AGA-Takeda Pharmaceuticals Research Scholar Award in Celiac Disease
Funds early-career faculty (i.e., investigator, instructor, research associate or equivalent) working toward an independent career in celiac disease research. $300,0003
2021/11/11AACR-Bristol Myers Squibb
Mid-Career Female Investigator Grant
Support mid-career female physician-scientists and researchers to conduct immuno-oncology research and to foster their career advancement toward becoming a senior investigator. Research projects may be translational and/or clinical in nature with a focus on immuno-oncology.$225,0003
2021/11/16Parkinson’s Foundation
Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award
Funds research proposals that directly impact the understanding of Parkinson’s or its treatment from promising early career scientists. Successful projects should include novel PD research hypotheses and be inventive in methodology or approach.$300,0003Yes
2021/10/29Takeda Oncology
Multiple Myeloma Call for Grants
supports programs that offer scientific and developmental activities including research initiatives (outside of clinical trials),?corporate councils and subsidies for independent third-party educational or professional meetings addressing Multiple Myeloma care.$300,0001
2021/11/17Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Healthy Eating Research Special Solicitation – COVID-19 and Socioeconomic Recovery
Funds research on how COVID-19-related relief and recovery policies and programs impact child health and well-being.$250,0001.5
2021/11/09Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
2022–2023 Health Policy Fellows
Funds fellows to actively participate in the formulation of national health policies in congressional or executive branch offices and accelerate their careers as leaders in health policy.$165,0001
2022/02/19NIH
Enhanced Interpersonal Focused Strategies for Suicide Prevention Interventions (R34 CT Required) RFA-MH-22-125
Funds evaluation for the preliminary effectiveness of therapeutic and service delivery interventions that utilize interpersonal treatment strategies to reduce risk among suicidal individuals following acute care by enhancing perceived social supports and connections that contribute to life-affirming beliefs, intentions, and behaviors and/or by promoting adherence/sustained engagement in appropriate mental health services. $450,0003
2025/01/08NIH
Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Device Development for Mental Health Applications (R01 CT Not Allowed) PAR-22-039
Funds to develop the next generation of brain stimulation devices for treating mental health disorders. Applications are encouraged that will either 1) develop novel brain stimulation devices or 2) significantly enhance, by means of hardware/software improvements, the effectiveness of brain stimulation devices that are currently U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved or cleared.No limit5
2025/01/08NIH
Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Device Development for Mental Health Applications (R21 CT Not Allowed) PAR-22-038
Funds to develop the next generation of brain stimulation devices for treating mental health disorders. Applications are encouraged that will either 1) develop novel brain stimulation devices or 2) significantly enhance, by means of hardware/software improvements, the effectiveness of brain stimulation devices that are currently U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved or cleared.$275,0002
2025/01/08NIH
Mood and Psychosis Symptoms during the Menopause Transition (R01 CT Optional) PAR-22-035
Funds to advance mechanistic and translational research on the onset and worsening of mood and psychotic disorders during the menopausal transition (or perimenopause).No limit5
2025/01/08NIH
Mood and Psychosis Symptoms during the Menopause Transition (R21 CT Optional) PAR-22-036
Funds to advance mechanistic and translational research on the onset and worsening of mood and psychotic disorders during the menopausal transition (or perimenopause).$275,0002
2024/09/08NIH
Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R01 CT Not Allowed) PAR-21-316
Funds innovative research that will inform and support the delivery of high-quality, continuously improving mental health services to benefit the greatest number of individuals with, or at risk for developing, a mental illness.No limit5
2024/06/22NIH
Research on Biopsychosocial Factors of Social Connectedness and Isolation on Health, Wellbeing, Illness, and Recovery (R01 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) PAR-21-349
Funds research projects that seek to explain the underlying mechanisms, processes, and trajectories of social relationships and how these factors affect outcomes in human health, illness, recovery, and overall wellbeing. No limit5
2024/09/08NIH
Research on Biopsychosocial Factors of Social Connectedness and Isolation on Health, Wellbeing, Illness, and Recovery (R01 CT Required) PAR-21-352
Funds research projects that seek to explain the underlying mechanisms, processes, and trajectories of social relationships and how these factors affect outcomes in human health, illness, recovery, and overall wellbeing. No limit5
2024/06/22NIH
Research on Biopsychosocial Factors of Social Connectedness and Isolation on Health, Wellbeing, Illness, and Recovery (R01 CT Not Allowed) PAR-21-350
Funds research projects that seek to explain the underlying mechanisms, processes, and trajectories of social relationships and how these factors affect outcomes in human health, illness, recovery, and overall wellbeing. No limit5
2024/09/08NIH
Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required (BESH) PAR-21-273
Support early career, independent investigators from diverse backgrounds conducting research in NIH mission areas, enhancing diversity in the biomedical research workforce, and to facilitate a timely transition of promising postdoctoral researchers from their mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent research-intensive faculty positions.Salary and other program-related expenses5
2024/09/08NIH
Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 - Independent CT Required) PAR-21-272
Support early career, independent investigators from diverse backgrounds conducting research in NIH mission areas, enhancing diversity in the biomedical research workforce, and to facilitate a timely transition of promising postdoctoral researchers from their mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent research-intensive faculty positions.Salary and other program-related expenses5
2024/09/08NIH
Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 Independent CT Not Allowed)) PAR-21-271
Support early career, independent investigators from diverse backgrounds conducting research in NIH mission areas, enhancing diversity in the biomedical research workforce, and to facilitate a timely transition of promising postdoctoral researchers from their mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent research-intensive faculty positions.Salary and other program-related expenses5
2021/11/10New Jersey Health Foundation Network
NJHF Research Grant
Supports early innovative research projects that demonstrate exciting potential and help researchers qualify for larger grants and our new Community Health, Social Service & Education Grants Program which funds health-related community, education and social service projects that address issues impacting society. $35,0001
2021/11/09NIH
Emergency Award: Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research on COVID-19 Consortium (U01 CT Not Allowed) PAR-21-213
Supports research on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 and associated mitigation efforts on individual, family, and community behavior and on how subsequent economic disruption affects health-related outcomes, with close attention to underserved and vulnerable populations.$2,500,0005
2021/12/07NIH
Deciphering Immune-CNS interactions in HIV utilizing in-vitro and in-vivo model systems (R21 CT Not Allowed) RFA-MH-21-251
Supports studies to comprehend the mechanisms contributing to the CNS co-morbidities in people living with HIV (PLHIV) on Anti-Retroviral therapy (ART) by deciphering the Immune-Central Nervous System (CNS) interactions utilizing novel in-vitro and in-vivo model systems.$275,0001
2021/12/07NIH
Deciphering Immune-CNS interactions in HIV utilizing in-vitro and in-vivo model systems (R01 CT Optional) RFA-MH-21-250
Supports studies to better comprehend the mechanisms contributing to the CNS co-morbidities in people living with HIV on Anti-Retroviral therapy by deciphering the Immune-Central Nervous System (CNS) interactions.No limit5
2024/09/08NIH
Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R01 CT Not Allowed) PAR-21-316
Supports research that will inform and support the delivery of high-quality, continuously improving mental health services to benefit the greatest number of individuals with, or at risk for developing, a mental illness.No limit5
2024/09/08NIH
Effectiveness of Implementing Sustainable Evidence-Based Mental Health Practices in Low-Resource Settings to Achieve Mental Health Equity for Traditionally Underserved Populations (R01 CT Optional) PAR-21-284
Supports studies that develop and test the effectiveness of strategies for implementation and sustainable delivery of evidence-based mental health treatments and services to improve mental health outcomes for underserved populations in low-resourced settings in the United States.No limit5
2024/09/08NIH
Implementing and Sustaining Evidence-Based Mental Health Practices in Low-Resource Settings to Achieve Equity in Outcomes (R34 CT Required) PAR-21-283
Supports pilot work for subsequent studies testing the effectiveness of strategies to deliver evidence-based mental health services, treatment interventions, and/or preventive interventions (EBPs) in low-resourced mental health specialty and non-specialty settings within the United States. $450,0003
2024/09/08NIH*NEW*
Initiation of a Mental Health Family Navigator Model to Promote Early Access, Engagement and Coordination of Needed Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents (R01 CT Required) PAR-21-291
Supports research applications to develop and test the effectiveness and implementation of family navigator models designed to promote early access, engagement, coordination and optimization of mental health treatment and services for children and adolescents who are experiencing early symptoms of mental health problems.$2,500,0005
2024/09/08NIH
Pilot Studies to Test the Initiation of a Mental Health Family Navigator Model to Promote Early Access, Engagement and Coordination of Needed Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents (R34 CT Required) PAR-21-292
Supports research applications to develop and pilot test the effectiveness and implementation of existing family navigator models designed to promote early access, engagement, coordination and optimization of mental health treatment and services for children and adolescents who are experiencing early symptoms of mental health problems.$450,0003
2024/09/08NIH
Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R01 CT Optional) PAR-21-289
Supports invasive neural recording studies focused on mental health-relevant questions. Invasive neural recordings provide an unparalleled window into the human brain to explore the neural circuitry and neural dynamics underlying complex moods, emotions, cognitive functions, and behaviors with high spatial and temporal resolution.No limit5
2024/09/08NIH
Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R21 CT Optional) PAR-21-288
Supports invasive neural recording studies focused on mental health-relevant questions. Invasive neural recordings provide an unparalleled window into the human brain to explore the neural circuitry and neural dynamics underlying complex moods, emotions, cognitive functions, and behaviors with high spatial and temporal resolution.$275,0002
2021/10/25Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Career Development Award
Supports junior faculty to conduct pancreatic cancer research this is basic, translational, clinical or epidemiological in nature. Special consideration will be given to understudied areas in pancreatic cancer research, minority researchers, and research focused on cancer health disparities.$250,0002
2021/10/11American Sleep Foundation
Strategic Research Award
Supports investigator-initiated high-impact research projects aimed at addressing gaps in knowledge that impact the ability to provide optimal, patient-centered, cost-effective diagnosis and care for patients with sleep disorders.$250,0003Yes
2021/11/30Bayer
Clinical Research Awards – Bleeding Disorders
Supports research in the bleeding disorders community and to advancing the state of the art of hemophilia care. Funds to undertake a clinical research project in the bleeding disorders field.$75,0001
2021/11/30Bayer
Fellowship Project Award (Developing Clinical Research and Expertise)
Supports research in the bleeding disorders community and to advancing the state of the art of hemophilia care. Funds to facilitate the development of clinical and research expertise in the field of hemophilia for applicants who have completed medical training and have an interest in pursuing a career as a hemophilia clinician.$80,0001
2021/11/02DeGregio Family Foundation
Annual Grant Award for Cancers of the Upper GI Tract
Supports high quality, innovative, and transformative translational and bench research on the pathogenesis, early diagnosis, and treatment of upper gastrointestinal malignancies; identification of potential novel therapeutic targets, or in the development and evaluation of novel biomarkers for early diagnosis and treatment. Pre-clinical research, basic mechanistic studies, genomic/epigenomic studies, as well as epidemiologic studies may also be supported.$250,0002
2021/10/01Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation
Prevention Pipeline Program
Supports studies of cognitive symptoms due to health conditions, comparative effectiveness research, and epidemiological studies that probe whether the use or choice of drugs alters the risk for dementia or cognitive decline.$3,000,000UnspecifiedYes
2021/10/15Dermatology Research Foundation
2022 Research Awards Program – Career Development Awards
Supports the academic career of a physician scientist who is devoted to clinical dermatology, and assists in the transition from fellowship to established investigator. This award is intended for the academic investigator demonstrating significant creativity in clinically relevant research.$165,0003
RollingEvidence for Action and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Evidence for Action: Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity
Funds projects that develop and disseminate evidence about what works to advance racial equity and improve health and well-being in the United States.See funder’s website3
2021/09/01Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance
CARRA-Arthritis Foundation Large Grant
Supports the development and publication of a clinical or translational project which will immediately impact research projects within Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research (CARRA) or result in a larger collaborative grant that furthers the CARRA mission.$100,0002
2021/09/10Foundation for Prader-Willi Research
Research Applications for Treatment of PWS
Supports research to advance the understanding and treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). FPWR seeks to support innovative, high-risk/high reward research in its early stages.$100,0001Yes
2021/09/13Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Innovator Awards Program for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research
Supports high-risk research and challenge investigators to push boundaries to advance our goal of predicting and preventing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Seeking new and veteran IBD researchers alike and embrace novel, untested ideas, spanning the spectrum of basic, translational and clinical science. $150,0001
2021/09/13Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Intensive Induction Chemotherapy in Older Adults with AML
Funds educational activities that may include web-based or community-based initiatives (e.g., journal club educating on recent publications) focusing on Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).$200,0001
2021/09/30American Heart Association
Enduring Hearts Research Awards in Pediatric Heart Transplantation
Funds research directly related to improving the life expectancy and quality of life of pediatric heart transplant recipients, funding basic, clinical, population, and/or translational research via Collaborative Sciences Awards.$682,0003Yes
2021/10/01Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
Program To Accelerate Clinical Trials (PACT)
Funds IND-enabling studies and early-phase clinical trials that test promising pharmacological interventions and devices for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias. Both disease-modifying and symptomatic agents will be considered.$3,000,000UnspecifiedYes
2021/10/04Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program
Supports projects that will build a community better able to participate in patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) and comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) and serve as channels to disseminate study results.$250,0002Yes
2021/10/06AstraZeneca
CGA Rheumatology SLE General 2021-02
Funds studies focusing on Rheumatology with the therapeutic area Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Studies are independently developed with goals, learning objectives,
educational strategy, format, identifying specific root cause(s) of identified barriers to care, and execution and
measurement/analysis of outcomes.
$250,000Unspecified
2021/11/08AstraZeneca
CGA COPD Best Practice Sharing 2021-02
Funds studies focusing on Respiratory with the therapeutic area Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Supports Independently-developed application, providing
detailed description of the educational/practice gaps
and their root cause(s), goals, learning objectives,
educational formats, and outcomes methodology of
the proposed education.
$55,000Unspecified
2021/10/15American Cancer Society
Research Scholar Grants (Health Policy/Services Research/Cancer Health Equity)
Supports investigator-initiated projects across the cancer research continuum within the ACS research priority areas (Etiology, Obesity/Healthy Eating and Active Living, Screening and Diagnosis, Treatment, Survivorship, Health Equity Across the Cancer Control Continuum). $660,0004
2021/10/15Johnson & Johnson
Packaging Design QuickFire Challenge: Unit Dose Technologies
Supports innovations to unit dose packaging options – with a focus on child-resistant, user-friendly, non-reclosable design. Includes both solids (tablets, capsules and powders) and liquids (solutions and suspensions) in unit-dose formats (e.g. blisters, sachets and stick packs). Primary and secondary packaging or combination of the two are in scope of the challenge.$100,000Unspecified
2021/09/10March of Dimes
2022 Research Grants
Funding that involve translational and actionable science that addresses: Pregnancy-Related Disorders, Developmental Origins of Infant Health, and Maternal Morbidity & Mortality. $300,0003
2021/07/29BrightFocus Foundation
Macular Degeneration Research Program (Postdoctoral Fellowship)
Funds proposals related to developing treatments, preventions, and cures for glaucoma, macular degeneration, and Alzheimer's disease. Candidates must hold an MD, PhD, DVM, DO, OD or equivalent degree received no more than four years before the time of application. For clinician scientists, this application should be submitted within two years after completion of their final clinical training.$200,00022021/07/29
2021/08/02Pfizer
Innovation Challenge: Patient Preference Database Blueprint
Funds proposals to develop a blueprint for collating, organizing, and storing publicly available results from multiple patient preference studies such as may be found in publications or study reports in a single database, organizing results by disease, treatment class (JAK inhibitors in multiple diseases), patient type, etc. or any other categorization scheme and propose a method for extracting and synthesizing available data so that the existing quantitative preference estimates can be used as weights in decision-analytic models as an alternative to de novo primary data collection.$50,0000.5
2021/11/01Warren Alpert Foundation
Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Awards (Medical Research, Neurosciences)
Supports PIs with an MD or PhD degree (or both) and completed a minimum of three years of a post-doctoral fellowship by July 1, 2021 in the field of neurosciences and hold a post-doctoral research position at a United States medical school, research institute or academic hospital.$400,0002
2021/08/15Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer
Seed Grants (Treatment/Therapy, Detection/Diagnosis, Cancer Biology, Basic Science, Research, Prevention/Metabolism & Research Core Facilities)
Funds pancreatic research in the following areas: treatment/therapy, patient care, early diagnosis, detection, cancer biology, basic science, prevention/metabolism and research core facilities. $40,000See webpage
2021/09/30Wiley Foundation
Seed Grants (Treatment/Therapy, Detection/Diagnosis, Cancer Biology, Basic Science, Research, Prevention/Metabolism & Research Core Facilities)
Nomination for award to recognize contributions that demonstrate the significant leadership in the development of research concepts or their clinical application which champions novel approaches and challenges accepted thinking in the biomedical sciences.$50,000See webpage
2021/09/10Massage Therapy Foundation
Research Awards (Basic/Applied/Translational Research)
Supports high quality, independent research that contributes to the basic science of massage therapy application, including applied research investigating massage therapy as a health/mental health treatment and/or prevention modality.$300,000See webpage2021/09/10
2021/08/09American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Faculty Innovation in Education Award
Supports the development of innovative education and/or evaluation projects that promote effective residency/fellowship training or lifelong learning of practicing psychiatrists and neurologists. Preference will be given to projects that have the potential for use in more than one site and to applicants who are at a junior or mid-faculty level.$100,0002
2021/08/31Elsa U. Pardee Foundation
Cancer Research Grants
Funds proposing research directed toward identifying new treatments or cures for cancer that allow establishment of capabilities of new cancer researchers, or new cancer approaches by established cancer researchers.See webpage1
2021/08/27Medline
Community Impact Grant Program (Health Inequities)
Funds to address prevalent health challenges, stimulate health equity and improve population health in under resourced areas. Awards results-focused grants that offer community- centered solutions and immediate impact, through collaboration with community experts to provide essential resources, re-direct adverse outcomes and improve the well-being of people. $25,000Unspecified
2021/10/01National Science Foundation
Predictive Intelligence for Pandemic Prevention (PIPP) Program
As part of NSF’s new Predictive Intelligence for Pandemic Prevention (PIPP) initiative, this grant focuses on fundamental research and capabilities needed to tackle grand challenges in infectious disease pandemics through prediction and prevention.$1,000,000See webpage
2021/08/16Pfizer
PCF-Pfizer-Myovant Relugolix Challenge Awards
Seeking proposals for clinical investigations with correlative research for relugolix in prostate cancer; including Relugolix in combination with other standard-of-care or experimental systemic prostate cancer therapies, and use of relugolix as an intermittent therapy.$750,0002
2021/08/31Merck KGaAr
2021 Research Grants
Research grants to stimulate innovative research in challenging areas of future importance, including: Drug Discovery, Real time testing and sensors, Nanoparticle for nucleic acid delivery, Digital Innovation, Bioelectronics, Sustainability, etc.
See webpageSee webpage
2021/09/30Amgen
Competitive Grant Program in Migration Research
Funds early career investigators for novel research proposals that seek to advance the medical knowledge of migraine.
$150,000Unspecified
2021/07/09NIH
Early Independence Awards (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional)
Supports exceptional junior investigators who wish to pursue independent research soon after completion of their terminal doctoral degree or post-graduate clinical training, thereby forgoing the traditional post-doctoral training period and accelerating their entry into an independent research career.
$1,250,0005
2021/08/06Johnson & Johnson
Nurses Innovate Quickfire Challenge: Improving Access to Care
Seeking nurse-led solutions, protocols, technologies, devices and/or treatment approaches that can help improve access to care amid the current pandemic environment and beyond.
$100,000Unspecified
2021/07/15PhRMA Foundation
Value Assessment Initiative (VAI) - Research Awards
Seeks transformative, multi-stakeholder-driven solutions to address challenges in assessing the value of medicines and health care services to improve patient outcomes and reduce inefficiency.
$100,00012021/07/15
2021/08/15American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
Research in Robotic Surgical Technology
Funds research interest, specifically germane to robotic surgical technology in the field of colon and rectal surgery.
$50,000
(Single Applicant)
$100,000
(Collaborations)
1
2021/07/14Facebook Reality Labss
Engineering Approaches to Responsible Neural Interface Design
Funds exploration of neural and neuromotor data as potential inputs for controlling augmented reality and/or virtual reality systems. Seeking proposals that leverage engineering to address the principles of considering everyone, putting people first by treating data with care, and providing controls that matter by developing tools and methods for data management and privacy.
$150,000Unspecified
2021/06/15Pfizer
Management of Metabolic Risks that Drive Liver Diseases and Increase Cardiovascular Risk in NASH
Supports projects that reduce the risk of, slow or prevent progression to severe liver outcomes such as advanced fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, or liver transplant; Understanding the linkage of NAFLD/NASH and cardiovascular disease in patients with NASH; Understanding the contribution of NAFLD/NASH to overall morbidity and mortality risks. $200,000Unspecified
2021/06/09Pfizer
Burden of Community Acquired Pneumonia
Supports projects that focus on evaluating the burden of community acquired pneumonia, including but not limited to pneumococcal pneumonia, as well as risk factors for and complications from disease.$150,000Unspecified
2021/07/16National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research
Supports scientific research in the field of multiple sclerosis.$100,000Unspecified
2021/08/30Gilead-HIV
Basic/Translational/Clinical Research; Management; Prevention; Health Outcomes, etc.
Supports basic and clinical research in the field of HIV, including but are not limited to Basic, translational, clinical, behavioral and epidemiological research; Management of complications, comorbidities and/or co-infections; Prevention; Health economics outcomes research.
$130,0002
2021/07/06Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
2021 Genomics of ASD: Pathways to Genetic Therapies Program
Funds to advance understanding of the genetic basis of ASD and the molecular and cellular consequences of genetic risk, and to provide a foundation for the development of treatments for select genetically defined forms of the condition. Special emphasis is placed on the use of scalable methods, especially as applied to genes that are suitable targets for genetic therapies.
$1,200,0003
2021/07/06Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
Pediatric Oncology Research
Funds search for cures and better treatments for childhood cancers by providing support to early career scientists who want to establish a career in pediatric oncology research. Demonstration of a future commitment to pediatric cancer investigation as well as institutional support for the career development of the investigator are critical components of a successful application.
$800,0004
2021/06/16Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Health Equity Scholars for Actions
Supports the career development and academic advancement of researchers from historically underrepresented backgrounds who conduct health equity research. Grants will be awarded to address the challenges that underrepresented researchers experience; help them overcome obstacles to earning tenure; and make progress toward acquiring independent research funding.$250,0002
2021/06/11Vilcek Foundation
2022 Creative Promise Prizes for Immigrant Biomedical Research Scientists
Supports young, immigrant biomedical scientists who demonstrate outstanding early achievement. $50,000Unspecified
2021/06/18MIT
MIT Solve: Horizon Prize Technology-Based Solutions for Rare Disease Patients
Seeks technology-based solutions that use data to help rare disease patients get the right care faster and more accurately, including solutions that: Leverage big data and analytics to improve the detection and diagnosis of rare diseases; Address the unjust and disproportionate burden of rare diseases faced by disinvested communities and historically underrepresented identity groups; Promote community and connection among rare disease patients and their advocates; Unlock collaboration among patients, scientists, and health care providers to improve patient outcomes.

$150,000Unspecified
2021/05/31CCCI Research Foundation
CCCI Research Foundation - Doctoral Student
Dissertation research or scholarly project funding for PhD or DNP students (excludes pilot projects)$5,000Unspecified
2021/05/31CCCI Research Foundation
CCCI Research Foundation - Beginning Researcher
Funding primary Investigator in nursing who has minimal research experience and/or less than $10,000 in extramural funding in a particular research area$10,000Unspecified
2021/05/31CCCI Research Foundation
CCCI Research Foundation - Experienced Researcher
Funding primary Investigator in nursing who has received more than $10,000 in funding$10,000Unspecified
2021/05/25Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas
Funding projects for the generation of healthy, single-cell reference data from ancestrally diverse tissue samples for the Human Cell Atlas (HCA).Unspecified3
2021/06/18Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
‘A’ Award - Young Researchers in Pediatric Oncology
Funding early independent career scientist who wants to establish a career in pediatric oncology research who has an original project, can demonstrate outstanding career development support from the institution, and has a strong future commitment to pediatric cancer investigation.$800,0004
2021/05/25Pfizer
Addressing Primary Immunodeficiencies within Minority/Underserved Populations
Supports patient and provider educational programs on the awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of primary immunodeficiencies within minority/underserved populations.$200,000Unspecified
2021/05/12Pfizer
Topical Hemostasis in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Funding on educating surgeons and other healthcare professionals on topical hemostasis in minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures, addressing knowledge and practice gaps specific to perioperative bleeding during MIS including robotically-assisted procedures.$250,000Unspecified
2021/08/04Pfizer/Astellas
Enzalutamide in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Aims to develop innovative, novel, and impactful studies that address unmet needs as well as support the design and performance of enzalutamide research in the treatment of prostate cancer.$2,000,000Unspecified2021/05/14
2021/08/18National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Career Transition Fellowship
Targets current postdoc who demonstrate both commitment and exceptional potential to conduct MS-related research. Supports a two-year period of advanced postdoc training in MS research and the first three years of research support in a new faculty appointment.$550,00052021/05/05
2021/04/30Bloomberg
2021-2022 Bloomberg Data Science Ph.D. Fellowship
Supports a Ph.D. candidate in publications in both academic journals and conference proceedings, application development, open source contributions, and/or other forms of research dissemination. Covers 100% tuition and includes $35,000 stipend$35,000Unspecified
2021/05/03Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
2021 Human Cognitive and Behavioral Science
Supports research that produce foundational knowledge about the neurobehavioral differences associated with ASD, which will directly inform the development or refinement of tools needed for translational efforts, such as biomarkers and outcome measures.$750,0003
2021/04/12Pfizer
Pfizer-IBD Fellow Training in US
Support programs that will encourage collaboration between the existing US Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) Fellowship sites, with a goal to develop training program(s) that aim to achieve consistency across these Fellowship program sites.$300,000Unspecified
2021/05/05Pfizer
NSCLC Therapy Management for Optimal Outcomes
Support projects that develo an algorithm or tool to guide the optimal treatment and support of patients with ALK or ROS1 re-arranged Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).$150,000Unspecified
2021/06/01Whitehall Foundation
Bioscience Research Projects
Funds research in Invertebrate and vertebrate (excluding clinical) neurobiology, specifically investigations of neural mechanisms involved in sensory, motor, and other complex functions of the whole organism as these relate to behavior. $250,00022021/04/15
2021/05/10American Cancer Society
Role of Health Policy and Insurance in Improving Cancer Prevention and Outcomes
Funds research that evaluates the impact of the many changes now occurring in the healthcare system with a particular focus on cancer prevention, control, and treatment. Efforts focusing on improving access to care may also impact inequities that contribute to health disparities.$500,0004
2021/05/05Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Interdisciplinary Research Leaders
Aim to generate high-quality, community-engaged research useful for dismantling structural racism and improving health and health equity. Structural racism is manifested in policies, practices, and programs in ways that segregate populations based on race and ethnicity, and create barriers to social opportunity and upward mobility. $125,000
(Team Research)
$75,000
(Stipend)
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2021/09/03Lupus Research Alliance
Dr. William E. Paul Distinguished Innovator Award in Lupus and Autoimmunity
Supports novel, hypothesis- or discovery-driven research into the fundamental causes of systemic lupus erythematosus and so provide new directions towards a cure. Projects must aim to uncover the fundamental causes of lupus and present a compelling vision of how the discovery would lay the groundwork for a cure, prevention, or highly effective therapy.$1,000,00042021/06/01
2021/05/03Amgen
Rheumatology Fellowship Training Award
Support for the training of a promising rheumatology fellow.$50,0001
2021/04/26Foundation for Women's Wellness
2021 FWW Research Awards - Improving Women's Medical Care
Funds to improve medical care in leading women’s health concerns including cardiovascular disease, female cancers, the role of hormones in disease and stage-of-life health issues like pregnancy and menopause and diseases disproportionately affecting women. $25,000Unspecified
2021/07/25Simons Foundation
2021 Pilot Awards - Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain
Funds to expand our understanding of the role of internal brain processes in the arc from sensation to action, thereby discovering the nature, role and mechanisms of the neural activity that produces cognition. $400,00022021/04/15
2021/03/17Sontag Foundation
Distinguished Scientist Award: Brain Cancer
Supports early career scientists who demonstrate outstanding promise for making scientific and medical breakthroughs in the field of brain cancer research.$600,0004
2021/03/25Foundation for Fighting Blindness
Career Development Award
Supports junior clinical research scientists in their professional endeavors to cure retinal degenerative disease by: (1) facilitating advances in laboratory and clinical research; (2) elucidating the mechanism for the cause and pathogenesis of retinal degenerative diseases; (3) developing innovative strategies to prevent, treat and cure these diseases.$375,0005
2021/03/15Angelman Syndrome Foundation
Research to Address Gastrointestinal Complications
Supports research focused on gastrointestinal complications in Angelman syndrome.$100,0001
2021/04/14NIH
NIH SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 and Consequences of Alcohol Use (R03 CT Not Allowed)
Supports research questions on the relationships between alcohol consumption and COVID-19 related outcomes and consequences. Aims to improve public health in the near term by informing responses to the current COVID-19 pandemic, in view of 1) the impact of alcohol misuse on incidence and severity of COVID-19 disease or 2) the effect of the COVID-19 disease and pandemic-induced restrictions on alcohol use and alcohol use disorder (AUD). $100,0002
2021/03/04Health Effects Institute
Walter A. Rosenblith New Investigator Award - Research on Health Effects of Air Pollution
Supports research that address questions about the health effects of air pollutants derived from motor vehicle emissions, including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, ozone, particulate matter — including diesel particles and associated compounds — methanol, and air toxics.$500,0003
2021/05/19Actelion Pharmaceuticals
Entelligence Young Investigator Program - Cardiopulmonary Medicine
Supports individual young investigators to promote quality medical care and enhance patients' lives by supporting research in pulmonary hypertension (PH) related to expanding our knowledge of the pathways involved in pulmonary vascular pathobiology.$100,00012021/03/01
2021/03/12Pfizer
2021 Global ANGPTL3 ASPIRE – Dyslipidemia and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Supports basic science, pre-clinical research and clinical research that advances medical knowledge of the role of ANGPTL3 in health and disease. Research include: Role of ANGPTL3 in lipid/lipoprotein metabolism and relevance to ASCVD and pancreatitis; Elucidation of ANGPTL3 biology in health and disease.$250,0003
2021/05/10Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Diagnostic Excellence Initiative – Acute Vascular Events; Infections; Cancer
Supports novel ideas and approaches for developing new clinical measures to improve diagnosis in acute vascular events, infections and cancers.$500,0001.5
2021/06/01Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation
2021 Hillman Innovations in Care (HIC) – Nursing-Driven Models w/ Focus on Racism and Health
Seeks proposals for bold, nursing-driven interventions that: Seek to mitigate the effects of racism on health and/or narrow gaps in health equity; Identify and address sources of racism that affect health; Challenge conventional strategies for delivering and improving care to populations affected by racism; Build trust and credibility in programs or systems of care; Are informed by anti-racism practices; Present strong preliminary evidence; Show potential for broad replicability.
$600,000Unspecified2021/03/30
2021/04/09Viiv Healthcare
Positive Action Community Grants
Requesting proposals to support the health and well-being of people living with HIV through innovative, community-led solutions that address disparities in the epidemic.
$750,0003
2021/08/30Prostate Cancer Foundation, Pfizer
Health Equity Challenge Awards
Supports research that improve the understanding of or reduce disparities in the diagnosis, management and outcomes of prostate cancer patients in minority and underserved communities.
$150,000Unspecified2021/04/09
2021/02/18 Pfizer
Understanding Residual Cardiovascular Risk Related to Triglyceride-Rich Remnant Lipoproteins
Supports educational programs focused on understanding residual cardiovascular (CV) risk associated with triglyceride (TG)-rich remnant lipoproteins.$150,0002
2021/02/24 Pfizer
Inflammatory and Immune-Mediated Dermatologic Disorders
Supports support preclinical, clinical and outcomes research through a competitive grant program with the intent to increase medical knowledge in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory and immune-mediated dermatologic disorders.$175,000Unspecified
2021/05/24Wellcome Trust
Healthcare Innovator Awards
Funding researchers to develop healthcare innovations that have a major and measurable impact on human health; including therapeutics (small molecules or biologics), vaccines, devices,, diagnostics, digital technologies, regenerative medicine. Encourages proposals from multidisciplinary collaborations within or between organisations.
$911,5003
2021/05/31Gilbert Family Foundation
Gene Therapy Strategies for Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Funding to focus on the development of therapeutic strategies, including drug delivery systems, designed to address the mutant NF1 allele or protect and/or enhance the functioning of the normal NF1 allele.
$1,200,00032021/02/28
2021/02/15Danone
2020-2021 Danone North America Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship
Funds graduate students interested in exploring the gut microbiome, probiotics and yogurt to better understand how they help support and maintain human health and wellness.
$25,000Unspecified
2021/04/05Simons Foundation
Bridge to Independence for Computational Neuroscience
Supports advances in systems and computational neuroscience with the goal of expanding understanding of the brain’s internal states. Funds work investigating large-scale circuits at single-cell resolution to understand neural dynamics and coding.
$495,0003
2021/02/17New York STEM Cell Foundation
Neuroscience Investigator Awards
Funds research focused on human systems, fostering innovative scientists with the potential to transform the field of neuroscience. Seeking research using patient-derived model systems and approaches using samples or data (genomic, epidemiological, imaging, real-world data, etc.) collected from individuals or human populations.
$1,500,0005
2021/09/15Human Frontier Science Program
Research Grants; Early Career (Innovative Basic Research, Novel Interdisciplinary Approaches)
Supports innovative basic research into fundamental biological problems with emphasis placed on novel and interdisciplinary approaches that involve scientific exchanges across national and disciplinary boundaries.
$795,000 to $1,395,000
(for teams of 2 to 4)
32021/03/18
2021/03/15The INDEX Project
INDEX Award 2021 - Design to Improve Life: Disease Detection; Clean Water; Energy; Food Storage; Recycling
Funds projects addressing impactful and iconic solutions to worldwide problems; from tiny tools that diagnose disease to environmental moonshots saving our most vulnerable ecosystems.$121,600Unspecified
2021/02/15Klingenstein Philanthropies
Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience
Supports early-career investigators engaged in basic or clinical research that may lead to a better understanding of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Areas of interest include: Cellular and molecular neuroscience, Neural systems, and Translational research.
$225,0003
2021/06/03Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences
Al-Smait Prize in Health (Upgrading National Healthcare Systems; Combating Diseases in Africa)
Funding for combating diseases prevalent in Africa, including SARS, COVID-19, and infectious zoonotic diseases; through provisions for medical staff, national capacity building, upgrading and maintenance of national medical facilities, and developing national health policies. $1,000,000Unspecified
2021/03/17Sontag Foundation
Distinguished Scientist Award (Brain Tumor/Brain Cancer)
Provides career and research support to early career scientists who demonstrate outstanding promise for making scientific and medical breakthroughs in the field of brain cancer research.$600,0004
2021/02/15 Bay Area Lime Foundation
Emerging Leader Awards (Associate Professor)
Funds associate professors or above who propose to apply their work in other fields to therapeutics or diagnostics in Lyme disease.$250,0002
2021/02/15 Bay Area Lime Foundation
Emerging Leader Awards (Postdoctoral)
Funds post-doctoral level through assistant professor level or equivalent who have identified a defined approach to improving diagnostics or therapeutics for Lyme disease. Important criteria include demonstrated professional and scientific leadership in the biomedical sciences and a strong supporting scientific rationale for the project.$100,0001.5
2021/01/08 Agilent
Agilent Early Career Professor Award
Promote and encourage excellent research enabling measurements of importance to Agilent Technologies and the world. Establish strong collaborative relationships between Agilent researchers and leading professors early in their career. Build the prominence of Agilent as a sponsor of university research.
(*Only Two nominations from Rutgers accepted. Interested faculty should apply via InfoReady.)
$100,0002
2021/03/01 Pfizer
2021 Global Hemophilia ASPIRE Competitive Grant Program (Basic Science)
Funds projects focusing on Basic and Clinical Science of Gene Therapy for Hemophilia, Basic and Clinical Science of Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor (TFPI) and anti-TFPI monoclonal antibodies, and Burden of disease: Clinical Hemophilia A and B. $180,0002
2021/03/01 Pfizer
2021 Global Hemophilia ASPIRE Competitive Grant Program (Clinical Science)
Funds projects focusing on Basic and Clinical Science of Gene Therapy for Hemophilia, Basic and Clinical Science of Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor (TFPI) and anti-TFPI monoclonal antibodies, and Burden of disease: Clinical Hemophilia A and B. $140,0002
2021/02/16 Pfizer
2021-2021 Ulcerative Colitis Competitive Grant Program
Supports both clinical and basic science research on the pathogenesis and treatment of Ulcerative Colitis (UC) with a specific focus on projects that are most relevant to improving patient care.$150,000Unspecified
2021/01/15 Whitehall Foundation
Bioscience Research Projects (Research Grants)
Research grants for established scientists at accredited USinstitutions. Applications will be judged on the scientific merit and the innovative aspects of the proposal as well as on the competence of the applicant.$225,0003
2021/01/15 Whitehall Foundation
Bioscience Research Projects (Grants-in-Aid)
For researchers at the assistant professor level who experience difficulty in competing for research funds because they have not yet become firmly established.All applications will be judged on the scientific merit and innovative aspects of the proposal, as well as on past performance and evidence of the applicant’s continued productivity.$30,0001
2021/01/15 Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Visual Proteomics Imaging
Funds challenge grants in the field of Visual Proteomics and aims to advance technology directed at the goal of obtaining near-atomic resolution readouts inside the cell.$225,0002.5
2020/12/01 Wellcome Trust
Program in Human Organs, Physiology, and Engineering (HOPE)
Aims to leverage the power of bioengineering to advance stem cells, organoids, and whole organ systems and connections that recapitulate human physiology in vitro and restore vital functions in vivo.Unspecified
($50M available)
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2021/01/26NIH
Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grants
Supports an innovative project that represents a change in research direction for an early stage investigator (ESI) and for which no preliminary data exist.$500,0005
2021/01/15NIH
Collaborative Approaches to Engineer Biology for Cancer Applications
To develop and apply innovative synthetic biology approaches to address challenges across the spectrum of cancer research. Apply a technology, based on an engineered biological system, to an important and well-defined cancer research question. Collaborative transdisciplinary teams are expected with PIs representing expertise in cancer research, engineering, and other disciplines relevant to synthetic biology.$2,500,0005
2021/02/05Johnson & Johnson
Quickfire Challenge: Children’s Wellness
Funding ideas for the Children’s Wellness category that are inspired by nature and supported by scientific data. Examples of Children’s Wellness categories include but are not limited to vitamins, digestive health, probiotics, immunity, emotional health, and sleep.$50,000Unspecified
2021/01/22 Pfizer
2021 Rheumatology Competitive Grant Program
Supports both clinical and basic science research on the pathogenesis and treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), and/or Ankylosing Spondylarthrosis (AS) with a specific focus on projects that are most relevant to improving patient care.$150,000Unspecified
2021/03/24 KidneyX Innovation Accelerator
Artificial Kidney Prize
Support to accelerate the development of artificial kidneys toward human clinical trials. Calls for demonstrated scientific and technical proofs of concept with detailed development plans for solutions that enable and advance the functionality, effectiveness, and/or reliability of artificial kidneys.
$10,000,000Unspecified
2020/12/17 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Health Data for Action: (Data Access Award)
Awards data access at no cost from one of eight anticipated data providers to successful applicants. Most selected projects will not receive a financial award for personnel or other project-related costs. However, limited funding up to $100,000 per project is available for a small number of projects from principal investigators who have not previously received external research funding.
$100,000Unspecified
2020/12/17 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
SenSARS Program to Improve Pathogen Sensing
Aims to identify SARS-CoV-2 signatures suitable for rapid indoor air monitoring and use these signatures to develop and demonstrate a technology readiness level (TRL) 4 prototype sensor.
$1,000,000Unspecified
2021/01/22 Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute
BioFabUSA Fall 2020 Education and Workforce Development Project
Seeks members of industry, academia and non-profits that have experience in, or educational assets that support or are related to the design, operation, and support of the modules of the Tissue Foundry and development of effective cross-disciplinary training required in the biofabrication industry.
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